If a Macaroon and a Chocolate Chip Cookie got married and had a kid...it would be a chip-eroon. Which is exactly what you find here!
Prep Time15 minutes minutes Cook Time12 minutes minutes
- 4 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp shortening melted
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 5 1/3 cups shredded coconut not flake
- 12 oz. bag milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped
Beat eggs and salt until frothy. Add sugar.
Beat thoroughly until thick and lemon colored.
Stir in flour, melted shortening (or coconut oil), and almond extract and blend well.
Fold in remaining ingredients.
Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets (or use parchment paper).
Bake 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden on the edges and tops.
Let cool for 1-2 minutes and remove onto cooling racks.